Winter

Faction Releases New ‘Agent Series’ Touring Skis

Faction Skis claims its newest touring-focused skis are lightweight, durable, and optimized for the downhill. And the brand hopes they’ll get us farther outside than…

Written by Mary Murphy October 08, 2019

‘I Cut My Leg Off’: The Story of Gary Edinger

It was 40 degrees below zero in Wisconsin when Gary Edinger went out logging and cut off his leg. This is his gripping story.

Written by Mary Murphy October 08, 2019

New Kind of REI? Check Out Just-Opened North Conway Store

New Hampshire’s iconic adventure hub of North Conway now serves as a lab for a different type of REI.

Written by Sponsored Post October 04, 2019

Give’r Launches Mittens Straight Out of Jackson Hole

The cottage brand Give’r blew up Kickstarter with its gloves in 2016. Now, it’s expanding a burly handwarming line to include insulated leather mittens.

Written by Sean McCoy October 03, 2019

Big Brand Savings: Up to 70% Off Patagonia, Arc’teryx

Use this promo code to get an extra 20 percent off women’s apparel at Steep & Cheap. Save up to 70 percent on big-name brands…

Written by Mallory Paige October 02, 2019

Seek Out Deep Adventures This Winter With Ikon Ski Pass

With the season’s first snowfall just over the horizon, the Ikon Pass has geared up for the 2019-2020 season with a growing collection of unique…

Written by Sponsored Post October 01, 2019

Alpinism’s Greatest Feat? Nims Purja Is on the Brink

Less than 7 months ago, Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja began Project Possible — an attempt to climb the world’s 14 8,000m peaks in under a year.…

Written by Mary Murphy October 01, 2019

‘Hold My Beer’: Snowboarder Curtis Cizsek Goes Big

Pro snowboarders Curtis Ciszek, Eric Jackson, and friends are at it again: hunting for deep pow, hucking themselves off cliffs, and having a damn good time…

Written by Mallory Paige September 30, 2019

‘Cast and Carve’: Short Film Blends Fly Fishing and Snowboarding

A new short film by Jones Snowboards combines Jimmy Goodman’s passions of snowboarding and fly fishing. And it’s like no Jones Snowboards film you’ve seen…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 30, 2019

Get Ready for Winter: Up to 45% Off Flylow Gear

From do-all jackets to down puffies to ski pants, some of our favorite Flylow gear is on sale now. Save up to 45 percent and…

Written by Mallory Paige September 27, 2019

Start the Stoke: DPS Skis, Teton Gravity Research Launch Big-Stunt Ski Film

Dash Longe is a simple, pow-lovin’ Tahoe native. And in DPS Skis’ latest cinematic production, he helps conjure stoke for the upcoming ski season.

Written by Mary Murphy September 27, 2019

Adrian Ballinger Will Never Go Back to K2: Here’s Why

‘Not a chance. It’s just too dangerous … I just can’t take that risk,’ said Adrian Ballinger on climbing K2 a second time.

Written by Kraig Becker September 26, 2019

‘Ice Marathon’: Run Across the World’s Deepest Lake (in Siberia)

Every year, a handful of the world’s most extreme runners travel to Siberia to participate in an ‘ice marathon.’

Written by Mary Murphy September 25, 2019

Bob Ross Skis: Shred ‘Happy Little Trees’ With Limited-Edition Design

Tease out your hairdo, put on your biggest smile, and act fast — there are only 450 pairs of these happy little skis available.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 20, 2019

SCARPA Recalls 2017 Maestrale Ski Boots

Earlier this week, SCARPA voluntarily recalled its fall 2017 Maestrale ski boots — but will repair them for free.

Written by Mary Murphy September 18, 2019

Watch: Ski Film Raises Winter Stoke to New High

Faction Skis’ newest film “The Collective” follows in the footsteps of its first film but provides even more gorgeous winter footage than before.

Written by Mary Murphy September 18, 2019

Transceiver Searching 101: Brush Up Your Avalanche Safety Skills

It’s always a good time to refresh your avalanche safety skills. And one of the core competencies is transceiver searching. This is how to search…

Written by Sean McCoy September 05, 2019

Western Mountaineering Puma Gore Sleeping Bag Review: Cold-Weather Killer

An abundance of warmth and room to spare make the Puma Gore WS Sleeping Bag a superior option for cold-weather pursuits. But get ready to…

Written by Alex Hansen September 04, 2019

Warren Miller’s ‘Timeless’ Has Us Dreaming of Winter

Winter is around the corner, and that means snow, mountains, and the newest Warren Miller flick. Watch the trailer and feel the stoke.

Written by Mallory Paige August 21, 2019

Trailer: 3 Snowboard Legends Trek Into the Wilds for TGR’s ‘Roadless’

Bryan Iguchi, Jeremy Jones, and Travis Rice went on a 10-day human-powered expedition into the Teton Wilderness. The result looks to be a snowboard film we…

Written by Sean McCoy August 15, 2019

Vollebak Unveils Trippy, Color-Shifting Waterproof Layer

Lasers and more than 2 billion ‘disruptively-structured microscopic glass spheres’ come together to make a wind- and waterproof shell unlike any we’ve ever seen.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 14, 2019

Polish Man Plans to Ski Everest Without Supplemental O2

Andrzej Bargiel plans to climb and descend Mount Everest this fall without removing his skis.

Written by Sean McCoy August 13, 2019

Save 60% on Fleece: Massive 3-Day Sale Starts Now at Backcountry

Backcountry discounted fleece up to 60 percent for its 72-hour sale. With great deals and cooler weather coming, it’s a good time to stock up…

Written by Sponsored Post August 09, 2019

Reduce Brain Slosh, Increase Safety: New ‘Collar’ Makes Bold Claims

Already making its way into popular high school contact sports, the Q Collar purports to make the brain safer within the wearer’s skull. And it…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 08, 2019

Attention Skiers: Take Colorado’s ‘SnowStang’ Bus to Beat Traffic

In an effort to ease the dreaded I-70 congestion, the Colorado Department of Transportation will test out a dedicated bus service to select ski areas…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 06, 2019